Introducing the new S-Works Epic Hardtail, the bike that Specialized claims isn't just the lightest hardtail frame in its range, but its lightest carbon frame full stop.
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The bike occupies the niche vacated by the Stumpjumper hardtail, and comes in both a unisex and women's specific version, both priced at £6,200 with equal specs (US and Australian pricing to be confirmed).
The main weight-saving comes from the frame. Specialized has used a size-specific FACT 11m carbon layup to shave off weight where it isn't needed, but without compromising on performance they claim. Based around an XC 29er geometry it features internal split-housing cable routing and a 12x148mm rear end.
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Suspension comes via the Custom RockShox SID World Cup fork with 80, 90 or 100mm of travel, Solo Air spring and 15x110mm thru-axle.
The S-Works Epic HT World Cup sits firmly at the top of the range, with SRAM XX1 Eagle derailleur, shifters, crankset and chainrings with SRAM XG-1295 10-50t cassette. Royal Control SL 29er wheels are fitted with Specialized Hard Trak tyres in a 2.2" width and are tubeless ready. SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic brakes combine carbon levers with titanium hardware, and 180/160mm front rower and 160mm rear rotor.
Finishing kit includes the Mini-rise FACT carbon bars in a 720mm width with 10mm rise, Syntace f109 31.8mm clamp stem, S-Works FACT carbon seatpost with 0mm setback and carbon rail clamps, plus a Body Geometry S-Works Phenom saddle in 143mm.
The rest of the Epic HT range
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